Question

Which type of hybridization of Xe is involved in $XeO{F}_4$ molecule?

• A. $s{p}^3$
• B. $s{p}^{3}d$
• C. $s{p}^3{d}^2$
• D. $s{p}^3{d}^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The Lewis structure of $XeO{F}_6$ is



The orientation of six electron pairs is octahedral. To accomodate six electron pairs in octahedral, we require six hybrid orbitals, which are obtained, if Xe atom is $s{p}^3{d}^2$ -hybridized.